Ulk1 - unc-51 like autophagy activating kinase 1

Predicted to enable several functions, including Hsp90 protein binding activity; enzyme binding activity; and identical protein binding activity. Involved in neuron projection regeneration and positive regulation of autophagosome assembly. Located in axon. Used to study mucositis. Orthologous to human ULK1 (unc-51 like autophagy activating kinase 1). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]